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YD56 KFV

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,129 mi
Last recorded166,129 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 KFV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 166,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 156,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 156,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached top nut is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 156,349 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrect bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 148,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 145,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 137,019 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,039 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 121,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear taillight has water in the lens

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 120,134 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear taillight has water in the lens

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 94,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,832 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,481 miles

air bag light on

centre stop light

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 29,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,799 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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YD56 KFV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD56 KFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD56 KFV registered?

YD56 KFV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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